1985 Bolivarian Games
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The X Bolivarian Games (Spanish: Juegos Bolivarianos) were a multi-sport event held between November 9–18, 1985, in Cuenca, Ambato, and Portoviejo, Ecuador. The Games were organized by the Bolivarian Sports Organization (ODEBO).
Host city | Cuenca, Azuay Ambato, Tungurahua Portoviejo, Manabí |
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Country | Ecuador |
Nations | 6 |
Events | 20 sports |
Opening | November 9, 1985 (1985-11-09) |
Closing | November 18, 1985 (1985-11-18) |
Opened by | León Febres Cordero |
Torch lighter | Jhon Jarrín Arturo Cárdenas |
Main venue | Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar |
The opening ceremony took place on November 9, 1985, at the Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar in Cuenca.[1] The Games were officially opened by Ecuadorean president León Febres Cordero.[1] Torch lighter were cyclist Jhon Jarrín and football player Arturo Cárdenas, gold medalist at the 1965 Bolivarian Games.[1][2][3]
A detailed history of the early editions of the Bolivarian Games between 1938 and 1989 was published in a book written (in Spanish) by José Gamarra Zorrilla, former president of the Bolivian Olympic Committee, and first president (1976-1982) of ODESUR.[1] Gold medal winners from Ecuador were published by the Comité Olímpico Ecuatoriano.[3]